Community CE Opportunities
Interprofessional Education for Medical Laboratory Professionals Certificate Program
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Quality medical laboratory services are dependent upon the collaboration of professionals inside and outside of the laboratory. This series of stackable micro-credentials is designed specifically for MLTs and MLA/Ts who work closely with other healthcare professionals. Introductory Micro-credential is free for a limited time.
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UBC Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Interpretation (AST&I) Program
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Focused on practical techniques, interpretation, and current best practices in laboratory antimicrobial resistance testing. Provides learners with an understanding of the core principles of AST and interpretation.
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Duration: Two courses (~6 weeks each). Complete the program in approximately 12 weeks, or take up to one year.
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Format: Online, part-time, self-paced
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Registration: Open now; start anytime at UBC POLQM AST Overview. (https://polqm.med.ubc.ca/overview-ast/
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Contact: ast@pathology.ubc.ca
UBC Certificate Course in Laboratory Quality Management (LQM)
Designed for laboratory professionals seeking to deepen their quality management expertise, this comprehensive program provides practical tools and training to elevate quality standards in healthcare and diagnostic labs.
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Key Benefits: Master key quality management systems & international laboratory standards; gain practical tools to improve laboratory safety, efficiency, and performance.
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Accreditation: Accredited by UBC CPD and CSMLS.
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Duration: Starts annually in January. Two 10-week courses. Complete the full program in 20 weeks, or spread it out over up to two years:
Course 1: January – March
Course 2: April – June
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Format: Online, part-time, and asynchronous.
Registration: Now open at UBC POLQM LQM Overview. ( https://polqm.med.ubc.ca/lqm-overview/)
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Contact: lqm@pathology.ubc.ca
Queen’s Master of Health Professions Education Program
Unlock your future as a health professions educator! Queen's Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) program is currently accepting applications.
Practicing health professionals and individuals in the final stages of their training are invited to explore their future as a health professions educator. Queen's MHPE program is a 2-year, cohort-based degree program with 8 blended courses that provides health professionals the flexibility to continue working to meet their professional obligations.
“This program is an excellent option for any health professional who wishes to gain knowledge and cultivate skills to develop themselves as educators within the Canadian healthcare system. The program coordinators and teaching teams are unwaveringly supportive of their learners, recognizing the need to balance education with busy clinical schedules and family life” ~ Jennifer Candow, Tactical Medical Instructor
Certificate Program in Clinical Laboratory Leadership and Management
Effective leadership and management of strong teams are crucial to the success of any organization, including medical laboratories. To deliver quality laboratory services, competent leadership and management are imperative. Leadership skills are particularly critical for those working in clinical laboratories that provide test results to inform patient care, and they are a vital component of the healthcare system. University of Washington Medicine is recruiting an initial cohort for our pilot of these three online courses designed to teach leadership and management concepts and skills. These are essential to laboratory staff in supervisory positions, or those seeking to become supervisors.
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CBS Professional Education Website
Canadian Blood Services supports best practices in transfusion medicine through the development of educational resources - Profedu.ca. Written by subject-matter experts from across Canada, these transfusion medicine resources support clinical practice and help health-care professionals stay current in an ever-changing field.
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CBS has also recently published the Virtual Tour, an online, self-paced tour of the step-by-step journey of a whole blood donation from donor to recipient. This overview of Canadian Blood Services’ step-by-step process includes the standards for collection, manufacturing, testing, labelling, storage and distribution to hospitals where transfusions save lives for Canadian recipients. The Virtual Tour is designed to support everyone in accessing the knowledge they need to learn about the blood system. Learners can browse the main pages of the tour to get an overview of the main steps in our process and can also take a deep dive into the world of transfusion by clicking on specially curated resources.
LabFab UHN Laboratory Medicine
Get ready for an enriching, hands-on experience as we take you on a journey through the labs with a focus on Foundations and Breakthroughs in Lab Medicine from April 10th to 12th, 2026.
This Laboratory Medicine event consists of three days of lectures and workshops focusing on laboratory leadership and technical content led by local healthcare experts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this event promises to provide valuable knowledge and the chance to earn continuing education credits. The lectures will offer 15 hours of CE credits, and the workshops add an additional 6 hours of CE credits.
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For complete event details and to register, please visit our website at Home | Labfab .You’ll find information on the event agenda, speaker lineup and registration process.
